Applications for 2024 coursework postgraduate studies close soon. Check the 2025 Directions for Postgraduate Applicants for faculty- or programme-specific closing dates.

The following online resources are also available if you want to apply for postgraduate study at UCT:

Honours and master’s

• Commerce
• Graduate School of Business
• Engineering & the Built Environment
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Law
• Science

Doctoral

Application to study for a PhD can be made through the relevant faculty office. General information for doctoral candidates can be found on the Doctoral Degrees Board Office web pages.

• Applications
• Doctoral candidate information

Application procedures:

• Application directions
• Apply online now
• Pay application fee online
• Check your online application status
• Cancellation of registration